Teacher I (CDA)

ECS4KIDS•Gainesville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher I provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe and loving environment where each child has the opportunity to develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills appropriately.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with DCF 45-hour training required
National CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential
Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
A willingness to learn and continue personal education
Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
Complete a minimum of 25 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing a culturally sensitive educational program that is developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language.
Follow the approved daily schedule to implement to fidelity the daily lesson plans from the approved curricula.
Use teaching strategies that illustrates the CLASS philosophy in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
Assist classroom Teacher by co-facilitating Groups A & B and actively keeping children engaged during learning activities throughout the day.
Purposefully interact with children and extend play and learning by rotating through learning centers during center play.
Input daily child observation data in TS Gold.
Individualize for children throughout the day based on the observed needs of children, the goals set forth in support plans, and the ongoing analysis of child data.
Implement a balanced daily routine that encourages play, exploration, and learning; and which includes teacher-directed and child-directed activities, and inside and outside time.
Assist with providing a developmentally appropriate, stimulating learning environment, which includes adding new and interesting materials each week.
Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline policy.
Develop nurturing relationships with each child that encourage his or her social and emotional development.
Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Head Start).
Participate in research initiatives pertaining to early child hood education, development, and related topics.
Conduct daily health checks on each child.
Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, shortterm exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storing of medication.
Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
Attend parent meetings as assigned.
Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
Inform parents concerning their children’s progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, learning outcomes, parent conferences and home visits.
Maintain transition procedures for children moving to another classroom or program and coordinate transition with other appropriate program staff.
Eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
Serve food in a way that encourages the development and socialization of the children.
Assist in kitchen duties as assigned.
Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
Follow directions and assignments as given by classroom Teacher and supervisor.
Work collaboratively and attentively with an in-class coach.
Maintain appropriate record keeping.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.